Posts from July 2010

“King Solomon couldn’t start a U.S. domestic airline these days”

“King Solomon couldn’t start a U.S. domestic airline these days,” said Hubert Horan, an aviation consultant. “No matter how well they’re run, it&...

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"Theme Building" Observation Deck at LAX Reopens on July 10

Anyone who has visited LAX will recognize the iconic Jetson-esque structure (officially called the "Theme Building") in the center of airport that houses the Encounter...

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AA Matches DL Double EQM / Triple Bonus Mile Promotion (ex-RDU, STL, PIT, BNA)

Last month, Delta introduced the following promotion for flights originiating and terminating in the following cities: Raleigh-Durham (RDU), St. Louis (STL), Pittsburgh (PIT), N...

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Earn Star Alliance Gold Status for 20,000 Miles on Aegean Airlines

Aegean Airlines, Star Alliance's latest addition, has an interesting mileage program. Some parts of it are attractive, others...not so much.

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United Express Coming to DCA

The cancer continues to grow.

United Express is expanding to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport next month. Two flights a day are transitioning from mainline to E...

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10% Off BMI Flights

It's not much, but if you are planning a trip on British Midland in October or November, you can save 10% by entering 10FLYBMI in the promotion code sectio...

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Twitter Fares on US Airways

US Airways has joined Twitter and is causing quite a firestorm with their daily deals. Check out some of their recent offerings:

$99* one way PHL to TLV. Depart 10/...
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Ryanair Showcases "Standing Room" Vertical Seats

Ryanair's chief executive Michael O'Leary is scheduled to announce a formal proposal today for "vertical seats", which will provide standing-room spots on short-haul f...

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The Future of BMI's Diamond Club = Miles & More

A little more light was shed on the future of British Midland and their Diamond Club mileage program at the Lufthansa Investor Day in Frankfurt on Monday. 

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Pomegranate Martini anyone? Continental introduces speciality cocktails

Just a few weeks after UA eliminated "premium" liquor from their BOB service, Continental is adding it:

In the mood for a mojito, pomegranate martini or Red ...

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